President-elect Biden nominated Michael S. Regan for EPA administrator. The top spot at EPA is possibly more consequential than even USDA Secretary (Biden recently nominated Tom Vilsack for that position). It's an agency that's often butted heads with agriculture. So who is Regan and what can … [Read more...]
20 Things I Learned in 2020
20. Perspective is everything. Here's looking at you, Hunter Pinke. This guy has has inspired me so much. If you don't know about his story, check out this article. People say you’re going to have a bad day. I mean no disrespect to them, but I just disagree with it. I’m not going to have a bad … [Read more...]
Christmas Is Still Special, Even in a Pandemic
Life in 2020 looked so different than usual, including the holidays. We've pared down celebrations, cancelled traditional events, and stayed in more (at least, I hope you have). The Christmas season is one that's usually so much fun because it's a time to come together. But even if we do … [Read more...]
Mischa Gives JustFoodForDogs Four Paws Up!
Mischa tried JustFoodForDogs and she's a fan! Mischa is a pretty unique dog. She has opinions and she's not afraid to share them. I always know where she stands on something! Nowhere is this more true than with her food. My picky little eater absolutely refuses to eat dry kibbles. I don't … [Read more...]
Who is Tom Vilsack?
President-elect Joe Biden surprised everyone when he nominated Tom Vilsack for USDA Secretary. Vilsack held the position in the Obama administration for all eight years--the longest in the administration. When I heard the news I shrugged; it seems like a safe pick (I'm not complaining). Vilsack … [Read more...]
Farmers Grow GMOs for these Environmental Reasons
We grow corn and soybeans. We've used genetically modified crops that benefit our farm since they were introduced 20 years ago. Specifically, we've adopted crops that are herbicide-resistant and produce the Bt protein. The herbicide-resistant crops allow us to use herbicide to kill weeds without … [Read more...]
Care about farm animals? Skip organic.
Find out more reasons why I don't pay more for the organic label here. … [Read more...]
Santa’s Naughty List 2020
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And that means its also time for Santa's naughty list. Of course, he always gives me the honor of assisting him on this and I'm happy to help. Admittedly, this year was a hard one. Not because there weren't 10 really good candidates. But because the whole … [Read more...]
Is McDonald’s Trolling Burger King with its Pro-Farmer Ads?
There's definitely a strong possibility that McDonald's is trolling Burger King with its latest round of pro-farmer television commercials. And I'm here for it. Burger King angered farmers, scientists, and vegans over the summer when it debuted its Cows Menu commercial. The advertisement pointed … [Read more...]
I Survived Chemo. But I Didn’t Do It Alone.
I had my last chemo infusion on October 28th. Twenty-one days later I was officially done. I had to rely on an inner strength I didn't know I had. But this post isn't about that. This is about you. You the people who went on this journey with me. You the ones I was so afraid to tell. I want to make … [Read more...]
